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The LAPD has launched an investigation after officers failed to discover two bodies during responses to 911 calls in the San Fernando Valley. The incidents occurred in Valley Village and Woodland Hills, where officers did not enter the homes initially, leading to delayed discoveries of the victims.
In Valley Village, Menashe Hidra was found dead in his apartment three days after neighbors reported hearing screams and a man yelling, "I am going to die." Officers responded but did not enter the apartment. Later, a welfare check revealed Hidra's body with a puncture wound to the head. The suspect, seen on surveillance footage, remains at large.
In Woodland Hills, Aleksandre Modebadze was discovered beaten in his home after a woman called 911 to report an assault. Officers arrived but left without entering. Modebadze was found mortally injured six hours later, and three suspects have been arrested in connection with his death.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell addressed the incidents, acknowledging the challenges officers face when deciding whether to enter a home. The department has opened administrative investigations into the officers' responses, as reported by ABC7 and Los Angeles Times.
The investigations will examine the officers' decisions and the protocols followed during the calls. Authorities emphasize the importance of assessing situations carefully, as quiet scenes may still conceal serious incidents. The LAPD continues to search for the suspect in Hidra's case, while those involved in Modebadze's death face murder charges.